Agile Primer for PMs and Managers in Washington DC Metro Area - Free PDU

Earn one free PDU.

Event Date: 

Monday, September 19, 2011 - 12:00 - 13:00

Event Location: 

Maryland Technology Center, Auditorium

7900 Harkins Rd.

Lanham, Maryland 20706

As Agile grows, it is sometimes viewed as process or a science type method by people who haven’t had actual exposure. But the reality is that Agile is much more at its core. It is based on a perspective from which processes and methods flow out. It is about seeing the world, conducting yourself, working as a team, and doing actual work the Agile way.

Sounds like a cult, right? Well, in some cases it is, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. If a “utopian” work environment is something you are looking to be a part of, Agile can possibly take you there. Remember the four basic values:

• Individuals and interactions over processes and tools
• Working software over comprehensive documentation
• Customer collaboration over contract negotiation
• Responding to change over following a plan

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Eligibility Requirements for PMI Agile Certification

Educational Level

Secondary degree (high school or equivalent) or higher

General Project Management Experience
2,000 hours working on project teams. These hours must be earned within the last 5 years.
Note: for those holding a PMP® credential, PMI has already verified that the candidate has exceeded these requirements. Thus, a PMP will be accepted to fulfill these requirements.

Agile Project Management Experience
1,500 hours working on agile project teams. These hours are in addition to the 2,000 hours required in general project management experience. These hours must be earned within the last 2 years.


Agile Project Management Training
21 contact hours; hours must be earned in Agile project management topics


Examination
Tests knowledge of agile fundamentals

Maintenance
30 PDUs/3 CEUs every 3 years in agile project management
Note: these hours would count toward fulfilling PMP requirements, if the individual holds both certifications

PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)SM : New from PMI

New certification coming this year

In the third quarter 2011, PMI will introduce a new agile certification, the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)SM

If you are using agile practices in your projects, or your organization is adopting agile approaches to project management, PMI’s PMI-ACPSM certification may be right for you.

By becoming a PMI-ACP you can:
Demonstrate to employers your level of professionalism in agile practices of project management.
Increase your professional versatility.

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